Apple has been instructed by UK authorities to create a backdoor in its iCloud encryption, as announced by the Washington Post. The directive, issued under the Investigatory Powers Act, would grant the government access to encrypted user data, affecting iCloud users not just in the UK, but
Cybersecurity Researcher, Jeremiah Fowler, discovered and reported to vpnMentor about a non-password-protected database that contained nearly 2.7 billion records belonging to Mars Hydro — a China-based company offering IoT grow lights and software applications that allow users worldwide to control
Feroot Security has uncovered hidden code in DeepSeek AI that transmits user data directly to China Mobile servers, raising national security concerns. The cybersecurity firm’s discovery was featured on Good Morning America, prompting calls for immediate government action. Feroot’s cybersecurity
For years, cybercriminals have been targeting Microsoft’s Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), compromising sensitive data across education, healthcare, and government institutions. At least 150 organizations have been affected by this phishing campaign according to research from
Malicious apps designed to steal cryptocurrency have made their way into Apple’s App Store and Google Play, marking the first known case of such malware successfully bypassing Apple’s strict security review process. According to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, which first reported the findings,
Meta has confirmed a zero-click spyware attack on WhatsApp that targeted around 90 journalists and civil society members across more than two dozen countries. The breach, detected in December 2024, involved spyware from Israeli firm Paragon Solutions, delivered via a malicious PDF file in WhatsApp
The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reported 3,158 data compromises in 2024, just 44 incidents shy of 2023’s record high. While the total number of breaches remained nearly unchanged, victim notices surged 312% to 1.7 billion, driven largely by 6 mega-breaches that each affected at least 100
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the integration of generative AI has become a pivotal point of discussion. To delve deeper into this groundbreaking technology and its impact on cybersecurity, we turn to renowned cybersecurity expert Jeremiah Fowler. In this exclusive Q&A
NordVPN has launched a new protocol called NordWhisper, designed to help bypass network restrictions that typically block VPN connections. The company announced that the protocol will allow for a smoother and more reliable browsing experience in environments where traditional VPNs are often
TalkTalk, a major UK telecom provider, is investigating a data breach involving the potential theft of personal information belonging to millions of its customers. The breach reportedly originated from a third-party supplier's system and was discovered on January 21. A hacker operating under the